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Jim White

Council Member2026-04-21 - 2028-04-01

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Term ending Apr 1, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

medium↑Oct 2026[30]

Joint Fire Commission Representation

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Fire and EMS Consolidation with Town of Beloit

Consolidation is expected to affect how fire and EMS services are funded across jurisdictions; exact figures weren't stated.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Move Over Day and roadway worker safety

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Rock County temporary law enforcement services agreement

The cost terms of the law enforcement services agreement were not disclosed in the open-session agenda.

medium↓May 2026[7]

Potential IAFF Local #583 fire union collective bargaining agreement (closed session)

Contract terms affect fire department staffing costs, though specifics weren't disclosed.

high↓May 2026[6]

police staffing shortage

Taxpayers could end up covering more overtime, recruitment incentives, and training costs while getting slower police service.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Grant

$1.57 million in federal money requested; the city chips in about $137,000 from existing housing funds.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

School Resource Officer Program 2026-2027

Cost sharing between the city and school district not detailed in the minutes.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Police Department Facility and Independent Assessment

Consultant cost not disclosed; agreement to be negotiated.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

National Night Out community-police event

medium↓May 2026[4]

Firefighter/Paramedic hiring

Not specified in the reports provided.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Police union contract negotiations

The outcome of these negotiations will affect the police department's share of the city budget, but no figures were disclosed.

low↓Jun 2026[4]

Police Department Badge Pinning Ceremony

medium↓May 2026[4]

Annual alcohol license renewals for 2026-2027

Alcohol licensing brings the city about $52,000 a year in revenue.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

School crossing on Townline Avenue

Not specified in the materials provided.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Probation extensions for officers on military leave

Not specified in the reports provided.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Urban search and rescue team participation

Not specified in the materials provided.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant application

A grant application — potential equipment funding with no required city match mentioned.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

School crosswalk safety at Converse Elementary

Funded from the city's operational budget.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

fire and emergency services contract termination

City taxpayers may stop subsidizing out-of-town calls, but township residents could face new fees, higher taxes, or insurance costs to replace the coverage.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while White was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.